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Austin Primary Education
Kindergarten through 12th grade experiences, arguably, can shape
the future of a child. It is with that knowledge that area education
providers, both public and private, have molded their curriculum
in the hopes of providing as many opportunities as possible. With
over 12 major school districts in the area and more than 60 private
schools, regardless of your desired characteristics, you’re bound
to find a suitable source of education.
Austin’s public school systems consistently rank among the top
in the state. The area is home to award winning programs in athletics,
drama and science. Several schools within each of the districts
have been named State Blue Ribbon Schools and a few have even received
the National Blue Ribbon designation. This honor is bestowed upon
those schools meeting certain criteria, including attendance ratings,
minimal student dropouts, rigorous curriculum, documented student
achievement and excellence in teaching.
Local Independent School Districts
Austin ISD (link)
1111 West 6th Street
(512) 414-1700
The largest of the Austin school districts, it has received national
recognition as one of the leading urban districts. A district strong
in both racial and economic diversity, year 2004-2005 enrollment surpassed
79,788. Facilities within the district include 74 elementary schools,
17 middle schools, 12 high schools and 4 special campuses.
download maps of student school assignments
for Austin ISD
Del Valle ISD (link)
5301 Ross Road #121, Del Valle
(512) 386-3000
Located in the Southeast countryside of Austin and Travis County,
the Del Valle District serves approximately 7667 students. Facilities
include six elementary schools, two junior high campus, one high
school and one alternative school.
Dripping Springs ISD (link)
510 West Mercer, Dripping Springs
(512) 858-4905
In Hays County, the town of Dripping Springs is located about 19
miles West of Austin. Though a small district of approximately 3392
students, it scores among the highest in the area on Scholastic
Aptitude Tests. High standards are set and gifted and talented programs
are in place to assist in meeting those standards. Facilities include
an elementary, two middle schools and one high school.
Eanes ISD (link)
601 Camp Craft
(512) 329-3600
One of the wealthiest in the state and one of the most sought after
districts in the area, Eanes serves approximately 7100 students
and is well known for its high ratings for both pupils and teachers.
The district has six elementary schools, two middle schools and
one high school, six of which have been designated Blue Ribbon schools.
download map of student
school assignments for Eanes ISD (PDF)
Georgetown ISD (link)
603 Lakeway Dr., Georgetown
(512) 863-6595
Located north of Austin, this district serves the small city of
Georgetown and surrounding rural areas. In a town where the biggest
draw is nearby Southwestern University, Georgetown’s 8800 students
get the benefits of a small town philosophy and a University atmosphere.
The district has six elementary schools, three middle schools, one
high school and one alternative school.
Hays CISD (link)
21003 IH 35, Kyle
(512) 268-2141
Known for an exemplary elementary reading program, this district
has seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high
schools. Approximately 9950 students attend from the communities
of Buda, Kyle, Driftwood, Manchaca and surrounding rural areas.
Lake Travis ISD
3322 RR 620 South
(512) 533-6000
This district serves approximately 4464 students from the southwestern
side of Lake Travis including the Lakeway area. This area has grown
considerably in the last two years, and the district has done a
very good job keeping up with demand. Facilities include four elementary
schools, two middle schools and one high school.
Leander ISD (link)
P.O. Box 218, Leander
(512) 434-5000
Northwest Travis County and Southwest Williamson County residents
attend Leander ISD schools. These areas include the towns of Leander,
Cedar Park and Jonestown and amount to approximately 18,200 students,
casting a 16:1 pupil to teacher ratio. A very sought after district,
it’s facilities include fourteen elementary schools, five middle
schools and three high schools.
Pflugerville ISD (link)
1401 W. Pecan Street, Pflugerville
(512) 251-4159
One of the fastest growing districts in the Austin Metro area, Pflugerville
is located just 15 minutes northeast of town. The district serves
more than 16,575 students in its eleven elementary schools, four
middle schools, three high schools and an alternative learning center.
Round Rock ISD (link)
1311 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock
(512) 464-5000
Second in size only to Austin ISD, Round Rock educates approximately
35,000 students. Boasting several Texas and National Blue Ribbon
campuses, this district has very high performance ratings for both
its pupils and its parents. Community involvement is very much a
staple of the teaching program. Currently, Round Rock has 27 elementary
schools, eight middle schools and four high schools, but expansion
is already in the making.
Austin Area Private Schools
The Austin area’s emphasis on quality learning has led to an abundant
existence of diverse forums for education. In addition to the many
public school districts found in the Austin area, there exist more
than 50 private or parochial schools. These schools maintain a variety
of curriculum focal points as well as educational approaches for
children ranging in age from pre K to 12th grade. In 2000, the total
enrollment for Austin area private schools was more than 11,000
with tuition ranging from $300 per month to $22,000 per school year.
Below, ranked by enrollment, are the highest attended private schools.
(source: The Austin Chamber of Commerce and The Austin Business
Journal)
Hyde Park Baptist Schools
3901 Speedway St., 78751
(512) 465-8331
K-12, over 700 students, $5,950-$8,000 per school year, Baptist,
est. 1968
Brentwood Christian School
11908 N. Lamar, 78753
(512) 835-5983
PK-12, over 700 students, $4,250-$4,650 per school year, Church
of Christ, est. 1963
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School
2900 Bunny Run, 78746
(512) 327-1213
6-12, 649 students, $15,900-$17,300 per school year, Episcopalian,
est. 1950, boarding available
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School
(Lower & Middle)
1112 W. 31st St., 78705
(Upper)
5901 Southwest Pkwy., 78735
(512) 452-5779
1-12, over 700 students, $9,500-$13,000 per school year, Episcopalian,
est. 1952
Redeemer Lutheran School
1500 W. Anderson Lane, 78757
(512) 451-6478
PK-8, 489 students, $2,350-$3,750 per school year, Lutheran,
est. 1955
St. Louis Catholic School
2114 St. Joseph Blvd., 78757
(512) 454-0384
PK-8, 456 students, $4,095-$4,736 per school year, Catholic,
est. 1956
St. Michael’s Academy
3000 Barton Creek Blvd., 78735
(512) 328-2323
9-12, 430 students, $9,230 per school year, Catholic, est. 1984
Round Rock Christian Academy
301 N. Lake Creek Drive
Round Rock, 78681
(512) 255-4491
PK-12, 363 students, $2,700 -$4,795 per school year, Baptist,
est. 1976
Regents School of Austin
3230 Travis Country Circle, 78735
(512) 899-8095
K-12, 600 students, $7,430-$8,970 per school year, nondenominational,
est. 1992
San Marcos Baptist Academy
2801 RR 12, San Marcos, 78666
(512) 353-2400/(800) 428-5120
6-12, 330 students, $6,787-$22,750 per school year, Baptist,
est. 1907, boarding available
Austin Waldorf School
8700 Southview Road, 78737
(512) 288-5942
PK-12, 360 students, $3,740-$6,325 per school year, nondenominational,
est. 1980
St. Francis School
300 E. Huntland Dr., 78752
(512) 454-0848
PK-8, 335 students, $5,300-$7,150 per school year, nondenominational,
est. 1985
St. Theresa’s School
4311 Small Dr., 78731
(512) 451-7105
PK-8, 400 students, $4,350-$5,450 per school year, Catholic,
est. 1986
The Children’s School
2825 Hancock Dr., 78731
(512) 453-1126
PK, 2-5, 200 students, $4,000-$6,500 per school year, none, est.
1979
Montessori-based curriculum
Twin Lakes Fellowship
1150 S. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park, 78613
(512) 258-0080
K-12, 230 students, $2,800-$3,350 per school year, Independent
Baptist, est. 1980
Strickland School
7415 Manchaca Rd., 78745
(512) 447-1447
PK-8, 230 students, $2,450-$3,245 per school year, nondenominational,
est. 1964
St. Austin’s School
1911 San Antonio St., 78705
(512) 477-3751
K-8, 244 students, $4,050 -$5,800 per school year, Catholic,
est. 1917
St. Mary’s Cathedral School
910 San Jacinto Blvd. 78701
(512) 476-1480
PK, 3-8, 206 students, $4,300-$4,600, Catholic, est.
1866
St. Paul Lutheran School
3407 Red River St., 78705
(512) 472-3313
PK-8, 180 students, $3,630-$4,760 per school year, Lutheran, est. 1893
Kirby Hall School
306 West 29th St., 78705
(512) 474-1770
K-12, 161 students, $4,820-$6,900 per school year, Christian,
est. 1976
St. Martin’s Lutheran School
606 West 15th St., 78701
(512) 476-4037
18M-K, 125 students, $7,020-$8,820 per school year, Evangelical
Lutheran, est. 1962
Christ Community Christian School
8210 S. First St., 78701
(512) 282-4263
PK-12, 30 students, $3,500 - $4,100 per school year, Christian,
est. 1982
Summit Chrisitan School
2121 Cypress Creek Road, 78613
(512) 259 4416
PK, 4-12, 350 students, $3,000-$4,570 per school year, nondenominational, est. 2002
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